How did Joseph Smith justify marrying Orson Hyde’s wife while he was on a mission?
Question Gramps, On my wife's side there is a Hyde family association. I'm not certain exactly how Orson Hyde fits into the family line-up...but, I do know they pride themselves knowing they are "Hydes." There is one lingering question, though...which no one...
Why is a verse missing from the hymn “There is a Green Hill far Away?”
Question I recently looked up 'There is a green hill far away' on google, and was surprised to see the original version had five verses instead of four. The verse not found in our LDS hymnal reads: "He died that we might be forgiv'n, he died to make us good,...
Can someone still earn celestial glory after they die if they didn’t earn it in mortal life?
Question Dear Gramps, I was pondering on what happens to those who have gone over the veil and have their ordinance performed vicariously and whether they still be able to earn celestial glory if they had not lived the Gospel in life but accept it in the Spirit...
Can you explain Mosiah 15:2 in easy terms?
Question Gramps, I don’t think I understand the statement in Mosiah 15:2 And because he dwelleth in flesh he shall be called the Son of God, and having subjected the flesh to the will of the Father, being the Father and the Son. Can you explain these in easy...
What is food storage for?
Question Gramps, Do you think I need to prepare my one year supply of food storage in such a way that can be easily moved? Or is it more for the purpose of eating in your own home if food runs out do to earthquakes and truckers not being able to restock the...
How do I deal with a friend that focuses on criticism and brings me down?
Question Gramps, How do I talk to my friend, who has fallen away from the church? She focuses on criticism and it brings me down. I don't want to lose her as a friend. I find that I feel sad after I talk to her and it puts a damper on my day. Megan ...
I feel more comfortable going to other churches. What can I do?
Question Gramps, I know that the church is true in my heart and I want to go to the Celestial Kindgom, but I also don't agree with a lot of things that happen and have happened in the church. I have been to other churches and feel more at peace there than in an...
Why did it take the Jaredites 344 days at sea to reach the New World?
Question Gramps, Why did the Jaredites spend 344 days at sea before reaching the New World? Eduard Answer Eduard, Because 345 days would have been too long. Just kidding. Not kidding. It really would have been too long. But seriously, famed LDS...
Why do supposedly faithful members dress so immodestly?
Question Hi Gramps, I'm confused about modesty in the church. I see so many active members of the church who wear short shorts and tank tops. I have also noticed endowed adults that use working out as an excuse to dress immodestly and then post about it on...
Why Jesus? Couldn’t God do it all on his own?
Question Hello Gramps, I am deeply struggling with my belief. I am very confused as to who should I worship. I read in Quran that we need to only worship God and that God has no partners (it is also written in the 10 commandments). I am just wondering why do we...
What day is being referred to in 2 Nephi 14:1?
Question Gramps, What day is being referred to in 2 Nephi 14:1? What is the purpose or reason on the "seven women shall take hold of one man." Butch Answer Butch, When we have any question about the meaning of a verse of scripture, it is important...
Did Jaredites travel on lakes?
Question Gramps, The Jaredites, in Ether 2:16, are commanded to build barges "after the manner of barges which ye have hitherto built". This gives the clue that they must have crossed other bodies of water on route to the sea. One clue being that in Ether...
How does understanding “The Fall” help us understand the need for Jesus Christ?
Question Gramps, Discuss how understanding the Fall changes the way a person understands the need for Jesus Christ in His role as Savior and Redeemer? Meliza Answer Meliza, What you have touched on are The Three Pillars of Eternity which cannot be...
Do I have to wait a year before having my parents endowments done?
Question Gramps, My parents were baptized and confirmed before their deaths, do I need to wait a year before having their endowments done? Bonnie Answer Dear Bonnie: Thank you for your question, although, your question lacks some detail so I will...
Is there a difference between a prophet and a seer?
Question Gramps, If this has been asked before, can you point me in the right direction? As we were studying the Come, Follow Me lesson in Mosiah about Seers, we began to wonder if there is a difference between a prophet and seer. I can’t really find a...
Will I no longer belong to the Church if I don’t go to BYU?
Question Hey Gramps, My dream college is a non religious small college in Colorado. My parents are telling me that I will no longer belong to the Church if I don't go to BYU. They say I may lead into temptation if I am not surrounded by peers who are in the...
Can a sealing between child and parent be canceled?
Question Dear gramps. I am aware that sealings between spouses can be canceled under certain circumstances. Can sealings between parents and their children be canceled under certain circumstances (such as child abuse) as well? Stephanie Answer ...
If President Nelson declares we should not work during the pandemic should we follow that?
Question Hi Gramps, First of all I'm a big fan! So, with Covid-19 President Nelson instructed members to stop meetings, closed churches and temples,but did not talk specifically about stop to work in their jobs. Here in Brazil, our country president,...
Do Mormons adopt some kind of panentheism or pantheism?
Question Gramps, Do Mormons adopt some kind of panentheism or pantheism? Salah Answer Dear Salah, I would like to thank you for your question and I hope I can take the time to illustrate who GOD is! Through all generations of time, the human mind...
Why is the word bowels used when speaking of compassion and mercy?
Question Gramps, What is the significance of phrases such as “the Lords bowels are filled with compassion” or “that his bowels my be filled with mercy”. Why bowels? Melissa Answer Melissa, This is actually a case of old definitions not being...
Is the sin of abortion on the head of both the man and the woman?
Question Gramps, Well I was reading a comment posted LDS.org made by the President concerning abortion. He sited the severity of the action but did not render if was a sin on the heads of both the man and the woman or just the woman. I replied with a post but...
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